So, now that we are all up to speed here goes: I must be honest and say that I am very proud of and slightly surprised by my dear husband. He talked about wanting to be a writer ever since we met. The tricky part was, that apart from the work he produced when finishing his English degree, he hadn’t written much. He had a hard time while in college because he had such high aspirations and couldn’t quite make his work match his potential. He needed more practice, and patience.

It was not easy to watch him struggle with the realities of creative writing. He would get so excited about a story idea, then often grasp and fumble to put it on the page. I wanted a better way to help him beyond simply reading and offering constructive critiques, but I suppose that was the best way. I couldn’t tell him how to write (I’m certainly NOT the expert in the family!), I could only encourage him to keep pulling it apart and working toward his goal.

I see that he has really blossomed as a writer in the last year and a half. It is really quite dramatic, let me tell you. His writing is on a whole different plane than it used to be (Did you read his excerpt from Daisy?!?!). I believe some of the credit goes to you, his readers. You have offered critiques, feedback, support, encouragement, and comraderie to him along the way. I know that has meant a great deal to him, and to me.

If I could be selfish for a minute, I’ll share that there are a few drawbacks to this new blossoming. It’s not as much fun to go on our lunch dates when he’s lost in thought and dreaming about the idea he’s been working on fleshing out all morning. Sometimes he can get a little grumpy when he’s having a particularly hard time getting through a plotline. But, like I said, that’s me being selfish.

I’ll take the dreaminess and grumpiness once in a while to see him grow as a writer and fufill a long-time dream of his. I will bring cups of tea, and glasses of ice water when he’s hard at work, and not complain…much.

Ha! This sounds like me: "It's not as much fun to go on our lunch dates when he's lost in thought and dreaming about the idea he's been working on fleshing out all morning." and I LOVE going out for lunch and dinner. :o) Nice to meet you both!

Oh no you're not selfish SO. It's hard being with a writer for sure. I mean I get those moods and I really feel for my husband that he has to deal with them but try not to inflict them on him too much. Furnace Girl you sound like a very good support – lucky Jon!

What a wonderful tribute to our friend and colleague! It was so nice to hear more about him through your eyes…and adoring eyes I can tell. Thank you so much for doing this for him, and us. Posts like this are what is making this day so special!

What a wonderfully supportive partner you are Ms. JP. Thank you for so graciously sharing your husbands time with us. And its ok to be selfish about it sometimes. Without you, I'm sure JP wouldn't be this awesome.

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My name is Jon Paul Goggin. I'm a retired Naval Aviator turned web designer who has always had a passion for writing, especially fiction. I'm a graduate of the University of Texas (Austin) Creative Writing program, having completed a BA in Creative Writing with a minor in Playwriting.
Currently, I juggle running several small businesses, as well as playing dad and husband to my beautiful family. I'm very lucky they chose me. ;) On the writing front, I've had several short stories published in the last year, and 2016 will be my fourth NaNo.
Coffee is my favorite junkfood, and I often wonder if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about.